NHL Trade Rumors: Updating Latest Rumors for Every Team as Deadline Nears

With a little over a month until the February 27 NHL trading deadline, the rumor mill is buzzing right now. Several star players such as Rick Nash, Jarome Iginla, Ryan Getzlaf and Zach Parise might be moved before the trading deadline.

Teams are looking to see if making a big move for a deep playoff run is worth it or if making a smaller move to improve depth is they way to go.

Other teams that are still fighting for a playoff spot will be looking to see if they can find that one player that would carry them into the postseason.

Carolina Hurricanes

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It is unlikely that Carolina Hurricanes superstar and captain, Eric Staal, is moved at the trading deadline, but defenseman Tim Gleason is a good player that several contending teams would love to have for the playoffs.

The Philadelphia Flyers could be a team that takes a strong look at Gleason to bolster their defensive corps since Chris Pronger won't be returning this season.

Columbus Blue Jackets

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The Columbus Blue Jackets may trade Rick Nash this season if they can find the right deal to improve their team, and he already said he is willing to waive his no trade clause in his contract if the team wanted to trade him.

The Vancouver Canucks really should make a play for Rick Nash, especially since they need a power forward and have three goalies Columbus would want. We'll have to see if Vancouver becomes a serious player for Nash or not.

Edmonton Oilers

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There is no need for the Edmonton Oilers to make any drastic moves when they are in third-to-last place in the Western Conference, but free agent to be Ales Hemsky is someone they have to move if they don't plan on re-signing him in the summer.

Florida Panthers

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The Florida Panthers are still in first place in the Southeast Division and likely won't make any major moves to ensure they win the division this season.

They have a lot of young talent, and their best option might be to see how their young players perform late in the season with the pressure of making the playoffs is present, something the team is not used to.

Los Angeles Kings

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The Los Angeles Kings are ninth in the Western Conference standing and need some help on offense to ensure they make the playoffs again.

However, with a lot of large contracts, bringing in a player who will really help them will be difficult for the Kings to do. It's really challenging to move large contracts in the salary cap era of the NHL.

Minnesota Wild

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The Minnesota Wild went from first to seventh in the Western Conference in just a matter of weeks, and while they need help in some areas, scoring being one of them, there's really no point in making a major trade when they can sign a big-name player in the summer when the team has tons of salary cap room.

The Wild don't need to give up on young talent when they can make the playoffs as currently constructed, and be major players in free agency after the season.

Philadelphia Flyers

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The Philadelphia Flyers have had all kinds of injuries to defenseman this season, and with captain Chris Pronger not returning this season, the Flyers must acquire another solid d-man to make a deep playoff run.

Phoenix Coyotes

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The Phoenix Coyotes don't need to make any more trades this season after acquiring good young defenseman David Runblad from the Ottawa Senators in exchange for Kyle Turris.

Veteran winger Shane Doan probably won't be traded, so the Coyotes likely won't make any major moves going forward. Their best option is to continue to develop their many young players with a lot of talent.

Pittsburgh Penguins

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With star offensive players James Neal and Jordan Staal out for at least a few weeks, the Pittsburgh Penguins really need to make a move to even reach the playoffs.

They are only one point ahead of the Winnipeg Jets in eighth place in the Eastern Conference, and they could be in danger of missing the playoffs if they struggle without Staal, Neal and Sidney Crosby in the coming weeks.

The Penguins reportedly have interest in Jarome Iginla and Alex Hemsky, both of whom would be a good option to improve the team.

St. Louis Blues

The St. Louis Blues have a great chance to make some noise in the playoffs this season, especially since goaltender Brian Elliott is still playing like a Vezina Trophy candidate.

The Blues are fourth in the Western Conference and are tied with the Detroit Red Wings for first place in the Central Division, so there is no need to make a major move, especially when you consider that they have money to spend in the loaded free agent class next summer.

Vancouver Canucks

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The Vancouver Canucks need a power forward, but I don't expect them to make a major trade for a star forward such as Rick Nash that would really cost the team a lot and would hurt their salary cap flexibility.

Backup goaltender Cory Schneider has been a trade topic this season, but he seems to be playing too well for the Canucks to part ways with him, especially after his big win in Boston on Saturday.

Winnipeg Jets

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The Winnipeg Jets are one point out of a playoff spot this season and don't need to give up any young talent to acquire a proven NHL player just to make a six, seven or eighth seed in the Eastern Conference.

The Jets can make the playoffs with their current roster and are better off developing their young talent going forward than making a big trade.